Still want

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 08/23/2015 at 15:34 • Filed to: astra

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Still very much want.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 15:36

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Blurrrghhhh

Leon711 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 15:38

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For why? We have them as vauxhalls not brilliant, not bad.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Leon711 08/23/2015 at 15:43

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I don’t want a Yaris, a Matrix has two more doors than I need, I love hatchbacks, falls within my future budget, manual, and I kind of want to own something unique and unsuspecting (only sold one year here in the States).

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/23/2015 at 15:44

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:(

Svend > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 15:44

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I only ever liked than car with the panoramic windscreen. Thought it looked great but other than that the car was, meh.

Though the Astra J got it as well as the Astra H.

LongbowMkII > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 15:46

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i’m all about these except for the doorline. That bothers me to no end.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 15:49

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I did about ten driving lessons in one, everything just felt wrong and the interior is pretty nasty compared to the competition. They have a pretty shitty reliability record too.

Leon711 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 15:54

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It sold well here because it was cheap and from a well known brand, but there are better choices. In the oppressive hatch hating USA I can understand the appeal. It is the same platform as a cobalt.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Leon711 08/23/2015 at 15:59

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A wise friend of mine has a saying “Vauxhalls are shit, don’t buy one.” He has a way with words.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:00

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I've always sorta liked these, but the interior is cheap and ugly. If i were looking for a 2-door hatch with a manual I'd stretch the budget a little bit and look for a pre-facelift C30.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/23/2015 at 16:01

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Oh really? le sigh. When looking at reviews online, I get a small mixed bag, because again, we only got the 1.8 and only for one year. I really like the way it looks but I haven’t even test driven one because few exist at all.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Leon711 08/23/2015 at 16:02

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Oh I’m positive there are far superior vehicles out there — but as you can surmise I’m not a gentlemen who looks for luxury and anything is probably more cozy than my current DD.

Ike > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:03

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I agree, I liked them too. That’s why I bought a Volvo C30 lol

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:03

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I find it funny how in Europe these are considered below average in their segment at the time, but here they were for the most part above average in their segment. Which I guess wasn’t too hard when you look at the competition...

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:04

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One of my least favourite things was the 1.7 diesel engine in the thing, so at least you avoid that. It’s not a disaster of a car or anything it’s just really dull and feels like it’s built to a price even moreso than other similar priced stuff. Vauxhall/Opel in general have a habit of making stuff that’s just dull.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/23/2015 at 16:09

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Right, but I am a guy who likes Tercels and pickups, I mean, have you been in the interior of an ‘89 Toyota pickup? I had to stare at that thing for 4 years.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:10

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But it’s just a case of getting the most out of your money. If you’re okay with sketchy build quality and dull interior you may as well buy a Cobalt.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 08/23/2015 at 16:11

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Yeah, there are slim pickin’s for people who want three doors (and not a Yaris) In a perfect world, I would still have my ‘96 Civic which I’m sure is probably still superior to an ‘08 Saturn. But ownership was kind of a PITA. I would be invisible in an Astra.

The Ghost of Oppo > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/23/2015 at 16:12

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Agreed. My buddy had one when it was new and it was a cheap plastic nightmare

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > The Ghost of Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:18

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Yeah they’re not a great place to be.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/23/2015 at 16:19

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But the Cobalt doesn’t get a hatch. And it doesn’t look as good. My liking of cars can be irrational as the next guy. Maybe prices will drop and I can find one on the cheap. Or maybe when I actually drive one I’ll hate it. Who knows

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:20

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I want an Astra GTC with saddle brown interior as my first car

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:21

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Actually, if these are anything like my mom’s ‘08 Vue was, they’re pretty nice vehicles. Not quite the plastic panel econoboxes Saturn gained their reputation on.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:21

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Yeah I can identify with the strange wants to be fair haha.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 08/23/2015 at 16:28

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That would be a tough purchase for me to justify, though I do like them quite a bit.

MultiplaOrgasms > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/23/2015 at 16:48

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My sister had an earlier Astra F.

Briefly.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:50

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I guess I was either unaware how much Astra values have tanked or Volvos are just cheap in Texas. What is the budget? Here is a 2009 C30 T5 M6 cloth interior with only 36,000 miles asking under $10k. http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/5185217676…

Leon711 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 16:51

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I briefly considered an Astra VXR, insurance was a killer and it wasn’t the right image for a young guy, went for a similar vintage GTI instead.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 08/23/2015 at 16:56

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The budget is fluid and uncertain because my next purchase ranks in priorities as follows:

1. wife’s new car

2 through 15. more home improvement

16. finish garage renovation

17. Winter vacation

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47. Zoidberg’s car

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 17:01

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Sounds about like my list. So for now I keep driving the old Hyundai hey-at-least-its-a-manual-wagon crapmobile while looking at more interesting things I’ll never have on Craigslist. But hey by the time weget to 47 maybe you a C30 will only be a few grand!

blacktruck18 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/23/2015 at 17:21

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Someone that works at the Wal-Mart by me has one, I kind of have to agree with you. They are a good looking car.

Nauraushaun > Svend 08/23/2015 at 23:31

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That windscreen is awesome! I don’t think Australia got that one

Svend > Nauraushaun 08/24/2015 at 01:28

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It’s one of those great options that not many took up (certainly not in the U.K.).

Nauraushaun > Svend 08/24/2015 at 23:02

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I’m going to check every Astra I see from now on to see if it has that roof. Thanks for that.

I reckon I’ll have the same success rate as my checking every old blue WRX to see if it’s a 22B.

Nauraushaun > Svend 08/24/2015 at 23:05

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Looks like it’s not available in Australia, at least not at the moment. I has a sad

Svend > Nauraushaun 08/25/2015 at 01:49

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I must admit I’ve only ever seen one in person and that was an Astra H at a dealership.

Svend > Nauraushaun 08/25/2015 at 02:01

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I can’t find it on the Vauxhall website either but they do exist.

I like the Holden logo and the Vauxhall logo. The Opel logo is just bland.

Nauraushaun > Svend 08/25/2015 at 03:34

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That gives me hope that there are some in Australia! :D

I think the Opel one is okay, sort of snazzy. Not over-done. People have started badging their Holden Astras as Opels over here since Opel started selling cars here. It’s crazy, Opel pulled out because they couldn’t sell any cars (sold less than 1000), yet somehow they have “brand rep”.

Try the HSV one, it’s like an angry Holden one with a helmet!

Svend > Nauraushaun 08/25/2015 at 04:33

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If it’s just the likes of the panoramic roof you can also get it on a Citroen C4 Picasso.

2007 C4 Picasso

New C4 Picasso.

Nauraushaun > Svend 08/25/2015 at 06:03

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We do have those. But lots of cars come with panoramic roofs, Audi Q7 and Mitsubishi Delica (sort of!) spring to mind. Or VW Eos.

I do love that sort of thing (part of the reason I’ve had so many cars with glass t-tops), but the Astra roof is sort of special. I’ve never seen a windscreen that just melded into roof like that, without even a cross member!

I guess the Picassos above sort of do it, maybe to a lesser extent. Maybe I expect them to have big windscreens anyway.

Svend > Nauraushaun 08/25/2015 at 06:46

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My neighbour has got an Eos that I clean. It’s nice and all but that beam.

Ye’, I like the whole thing of the glass coming right back without a whole beam running across a regular windscreen top.

Svend > Nauraushaun 08/25/2015 at 07:06

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You’ve got me looking on Autotrader now. Found 8 Astra H’s from

Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi 16v SRi Sport Hatch 3dr

£2,850

Vauxhall Astra 2.0 16v VXR Arctic Edition 3dr

£9,475

Nauraushaun > Svend 08/25/2015 at 07:08

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Definitely. Even painting them black looks heaps better, I’ve seen it done on Zeds.

It’s just a visual trick of course, but you do get the effect of the glass section running the length of the car.

The b-pillar on the door in between the two windows comes black from factory, so it’s not even that heinous.

Nauraushaun > Svend 08/25/2015 at 07:28

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3000 pounds! That’s cheap as chips. I tried searching for Astra + panoramic in Australia, no results.

Svend > Nauraushaun 08/25/2015 at 07:44

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I’ve just looked at 329 Holden Astras on Autotrader.au. Not a single one. I guess it either was never an option or nobody bought one.

Though I have learned that the Vauxhall Astra H here is called the Holden Astra AH there.

Nauraushaun > Svend 08/25/2015 at 08:23

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Ooh, I wonder what the A stands for :P

There’s an autotrader au? Usually we use Carsales.com.au.

Svend > Nauraushaun 08/25/2015 at 13:53

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Ye, our ‘G’ is your ‘TS’. Strange.